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HomeMy Public PortalAbout3.11.2002 Special Joint Public MeetingAGENDA HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD March 11, 2002 7:00 PM, Town Barn. COMPLIANCE WITH THE "AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT" interpreter services and/or special sound equipment are available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk's Office at 732-1270. SPECIAL JOINT PUBLIC HEARING to consider Annexation and Zoning Requests from old Mill Properties to annex 34 acres between Beckett's Ridge and Old Mill Business Park and zone the parcel R-10 (residential with a 10,000 square foot minimum lot size). Tax Map 4.40.A.22. Interview 3 candidates for two -in -town vacancies on the Planning Board Attachment (Applications) Interview 2 candidates for vacancies on the Historic District Commission Attachment (Applications) Interview 1 candidate for a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board Attachment (Applications) 1. PUBLIC CHARGE The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners pledges to the citizens of Hillsborough its respect. The Board asks its citizens to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and with fellow citizens. At any time should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Mayor or their designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Mayor or their designee will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. 2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS REGARDING MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA 3. AGENDA CHANGES & AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPOINTMENTS A. Appointment to fill one partial -term in -town vacancy on the Planning Board with a term to expire November 2003 B. Appointment to fill one in -town vacancy on the Planning Board with a term to expire March 2005 C. Appointment to fill two partial term vacancies on the Historic District Commission. One term expires November 2002. One expires November 2003 D. Re -appoint David Daniel to second full term on the Planning Board with a term to expire March 2005 E. Appointment to. fill one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board with a term to expire March 2005 MINUTES HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD March 11, 2002 7:00 PM, Town Barn The Hillsborough Town Board held a regular meeting on March 11, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the Hillsborough Town Barn. Present for the Board Meeting were Mayor Joe Phelps, and Commissioners Frances Dancy, Evelyn Lloyd, Kenneth Chavious, Mark Sheridan, and Michael Gering. Planning Board members present were Chair Ed Gill, Jim Boericke, David Daniel, Kelly Hopper, Chris Quinn, and Bryant Warren. Staff present were Town Manager Eric Peterson, Town Clerk Donna Armbrister, Planning Director Margaret Hauth, Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director Demetric Potts, Utility Analyst Julie Fogleman, Finance Director Sherry Carter, Police Chief Nathaniel Eubanks, and Town Attorney Bob Hornik SPECIAL JOINT PUBLIC HEARING to consider Annexation and Zoning Requests from Old Mill Properties to annex 34 acres between Beckett's Ridge and Old Mill Business Park and zone the parcel R- 10 (residential with a 10,000 square foot minimum lot size). Tax Map 4.40.A.22. Mayor Joe Phelps call the Joint Public Hearing to order at 7:00 PM. He then turned the hearing over to Planning Board Chair Ed Gill. Ed Gill announced there had been a misprint in the newspaper stating the Public Hearing tonight would be regarding the Waterstone Development. This was incorrect; tonight's Public Hearing is to receive comments on Annexation and Zoning Requests from Old Mill Properties. Planning Director Margaret Hauth gave a summary of the Public Hearing Item and fielded questions from the Boards. Parker Sniffin with Sear Brown, appeared before the Board and reviewed the latest amendments to the Old Mill Properties plan. He highlighted the stub -out road connection to adjacent property and recreation improvements. Chavious asked about active recreation opportunities for adults. Sniffen said the plan shows one option and can be changed. Don Charland, resident of Beckett's Ridge, addressed the Board expressing concerns with the proposed lot sizes. He stated that he is opposed to the rezoning due to the small lot sizes and the additional traffic this development will cause. Stephen Taylor, resident of Beckett's Ridge, addressed the Board stating his opposition to the rezoning. He expressed concerns about a possible water shed in the area and the additional traffic. Margaret and Bill Cloud addressed the Board and echoed the concerns already stated. They also stated that they were assured of the zoning of the area would not allow development when they purchased their property. Bill Cloud asked for a demonstration that the current zoning allowing office uses is unfit. Quinn asked the impact of this development on the Town financially. Manager Peterson said it would provide a benefit to the water fund and nearly break even in the general fund. Commissioner Sheridan asked the distance between Beckett's Ridge and Cates Creek. Sniffen estimated the distance to range between 240' and 400' depending on where you measure from. Daniel asked whether the cul-de-sacs could be eliminated. Sniffen said it would require a creek crossing, but it is possible. There being no other comments, Planning Board Chair Ed Gill closed the Public Hearing and turned the meeting back over to Mayor Joe Phelps. The Planning Board was dismissed. Respectfully submitted, Donna F. Armbrister, CMC Town Clerk